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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.35, 451.76 and 229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.35, 451.76 and 229.34 is: 316.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.35 : 451.76 = 229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.35/451.76 = 229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.35x = 451.76 × 229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.35x = 103,603.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,603.23/327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.50

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